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The Debt Ceiling has been an issue for many years. — The debt ceiling consistently sparks discussion in the complex arenas of political debate and financial policy. You may have heard the term used in the news, but what does it mean, and why is it significant? While it might appear as a piece of intricate jargon, the reality is that […]

Debt Ceiling: A Crucial Component

May 23, 2023 in life / News tagged American History / economics / medicaid / medicare / social security by Jose Lerma

Subconscious Scares We’ve all had those dreams where our curtain of awareness goes up on a particularly stressful scenario— we can’t run up the stairs fast enough to escape what’s lurking in the dark, we’re left without shelter facing an incoming tornado or tidal wave, we materialize in our high […]

What’s in a Grin? – A Petition for Oral Health

April 18, 2023 in Health tagged dental health / Disease Prevention / economics / preventative care / public health by Cristin Dickey

The new legislation regarding price transparency in costs will bring clarity to many people. — Price transparency has been a long-standing issue in the healthcare industry. The lack of transparency in pricing makes it difficult for consumers to compare services and limits to their competition. According to a recent study, 50% of Americans are concerned about their ability to afford healthcare, and many people struggle to […]

Price Transparency and Healthcare

April 11, 2023 in Health / News tagged CMS / economics / hospitals / insurance and finances / public health by Jose Lerma

Medicaid — Expanding Medicaid Leads to Healthier Communities In January 2014, 26 states within the U.S. elected to expand Medicaid eligibility guidelines. This now gives adults between 19-64 years of age with an annual income equaling up to 138% of the federal poverty line (FPL) the option to apply for Medicaid services. […]

Expanding Medicaid Improves American Health

September 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged economics / health trends / medicaid / preventative care by Brittany Herring

good and bad debt — We have always been taught that debt should be avoided at all costs, however, there are some forms of debt that provide positive financial benefits. If you want to make smart financial decisions, it is important to understand the difference between good and bad debt. What is good debt? Sometimes, […]

Understanding Good and Bad Debt

August 20, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged economics / insurance and finances / managing debt / medical debt by Kayla Gonzalez

As the new year approaches, the new healthcare transparency rules will be a welcome sign to patients hit with hidden fees. On January 1, 2021, the price transparency rule, put in effect by the Department of Health and Human Services, will be activated. This rule requires hospitals to list their […]

New Healthcare Transparency Rules

December 11, 2020 in Health tagged economics / healthcare news / healthy industry changes / insurance and finances by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Amazon is making waves in the sales community again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy and the Prime prescription savings benefit. — Online retailer Amazon is making waves in the sales community again with the announcement of Amazon Pharmacy, a new online pharmacy experience that will allow customers to conveniently purchase prescription medications, and their new Prime prescription savings benefit. Amazon Pharmacy is accessed either online or via the Amazon mobile app. […]

Amazon Announces New Pharmacy and Prescription Savings Benefit

December 2, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged economics / health industry changes / healthcare news / healthcare providers / Prescription drugs by Macee Hall

retirement monthly income — AIG has released a list of topics to discuss with a financial advisor about protected monthly income through annuity plans. As you approach retirement, it is important to plan and save so that you are not caught off guard by unexpected expenses. Too many people think of retirement planning simply […]

Plan Your Retirement With Monthly Income

September 7, 2020 in life tagged economics / health savings account / lifestyle tips / managing debt / Retirement by Joe Manichia

Executive Orders — An announcement made by President Trump on Friday spoke of four new policies that will be aimed at lowering current prescription drug prices under Medicare. Through linking current drug prices to rates paid in other countries as well as allowing Americans to buy medication imported from Canada, the policies will […]

Drug Prices To Be Lowered By New Executive Orders

August 5, 2020 in Health tagged diabetes / economics / family health / Prescription drugs by Jadon Sennet

Prepare for Retirement Nearing retirement can be both fun and terrifying. I mean, haven’t you been waiting for this day since you entered the workforce? While you should be looking forward to retirement, it is also a time to make sure your finances are in order and find out what […]

Prepare for Retirement

July 20, 2020 in Health tagged economics / managing debt / medical debt / Retirement by Emily Schellin